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Uttarakhand to commence Chardham & Hemkund Yatra next month

Uttarakhand is pushing itself as a year-round destination.

The state government will commence the annual Chardham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra from May 2014. The government of Uttarakhand issued a few directives making government departments responsible for a safe journey for visitors.

The Yatra will begin on May 2, 2014 with the opening of Yamnotri and Gangotri gates. This will be followed by the opening of gates of Kedarnath on 4 May, Badrinath on 5 May, and Hemkund Sahib on 25 May, 2014. Continue Reading...